Athens This Weekend: March 29 - 31

Come celebrate Easter weekend in Athens, Georgia, with a one-of-a-kind Spring Concert at the Classic Center, a fun, backyard party at Terrapin Brewery and a delicious Easter Brunch at Foundry Park Inn & Spa. We can't wait to see you there! 

Athens Symphony Spring Concert

The Athens Symphony is proud to present its annual Spring Concert at the Classic Center Theatre! We hope you got your free tickets when they were distributed, because this concert is sold out! This Spring Concert features operatic performances by the impeccable Athens Symphony Chorus. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Terrapin Brewery Backyard Party

Join Terrapin Brewery this Saturday for a fun, family-friendly event benefiting BikeAthens! Featuring live music from Like Totally!, kids' bike contests and great prizes from The Hub and Sunshine Bicycles, this backyard party is perfect for kids of all ages. And don't worry about lunch - pizza, pb&j sandwiches and lemonade will be provided. The party begins at 11 a.m. and kids get in free! 

Easter Brunch at Foundry Park Inn & Spa

After the eggs are found and services attended, gather your family together for the annual Easter Brunch at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa! Featuring a variety of dining and dessert options, this is a feast you and your family won't want to miss! The entire feast is only $26.50 for adults, 1/2 price for kids 6 to 12, and no charge for children 5 and under. Hop to it and make your Easter reservations by calling 706-549-7020. 

More events...

• The Grains of Sand at the Melting Point, Sat. 8 p.m.
• Radiolucent at the Georgia Theatre, Sat. 8 p.m.
• Zoo Exhibit at Bear Hollow Zoo, Sat. 1 - 4 p.m.  
• UGA Men's Tennis vs. Texas A&M, Sun. 1 p.m.

Want a complete list of all upcoming activities going on in Athens? Explore our event calendar at Visit Athens, Georgia. Join the mailing list to stay in the loop about exciting events going on in the Classic City!

The Classic Center's Grand Opening Gala

What a wonderful evening it was last Wednesday at The Classic Center's Grand Opening Gala! The public, meeting planners and state and local dignitaries alike were invited to celebrate the convention center's $24 million expansion with a lovely black tie optional affair. The Gala showcased the best of Athens, featuring a few of the city's most loved restaurants and local attractions. The Last Resort Grill and DePalma's Italian Cafe, along with several other restaurants, provided guests with samples of their specialities, while the Georgia Museum of Natural History and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia were among many Athens attractions and hospitality businesses that set up booths for guests to enjoy. Following the dinner portion of the event, guests were invited to attend a one-of-a-kind performance by the Boston Pops in the Classic Center Theatre as well as a delicious dessert reception to wrap up the night.

The Classic Center's exciting renovation is no less than impressive. The expansion features a new Atrium of more than 8,000 square feet, increased capacity to groups of more than 6,000 and a Grand Hall exhibit space of 56,000 square feet--which is double the size it used to be! In addition to these extreme changes, the expansion also includes a new attached Hyatt Place Hotel coming in early 2015. 

For more information about the Classic Center's expansion or the amazing Grand Opening Gala, be sure to visit the Athens CVB website! 

This Weekend: July 27-29

This weekend is an exciting one in Athens, Georgia! With abounding live music events and excellent family activities, we're sure the Classic City is where you'll want to be this weekend!

1. Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

The Classic Center Theatre presents Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas in concert on Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m. A highly sought-after collaborator with an angelically breathtaking voice, Krauss has worked with some of the most acclaimed musicians in the industry. She has sold over 12 million albums and garnered 26 Grammy Awards, the most for any female and the third most for any recording artist in Grammy history. With Union Station producing a soft, beautiful mix of country, blue grass, and classic Americana instrumentals, this live performance is a sell out!

2. Team Clermont Summer Showcase

Missed out on Allison Krauss tickets?  Never fear-- there's more great music in store in Athens this weekend. The first in five years, the Team Clermont Summer Showcase and Prom is back to celebrate its 15th anniversary! This fun three-day-long event kicks off Thursday, July 26 and runs through Saturday, July 28, with each night featuring a different showcase. Athens, Georgia's own Olivia Tremor Control, performs at the Georgia Theatre at 8 p.m. Thursday. On Friday, July 27, Bear in Heaven plays at the Georgia Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday's 1980s-themed "Reagan Rock Prom" is the showcase's grand finale, taking place at 9 p.m. at the Melting Point. Individual tickets to any of the three events are $10 per person, or purchase a three day pass for $25. 

3. Back to School Bash at Lay Park

From 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, the Lay Park Community Center in Athens, Georgia will host a Back to School Bash for children ages 6-17, as part of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department's month-long celebration of "July is National Park and Recreation Month". This free event features fun activities to be enjoyed by the entire family, a school supplies give-away, and more. Get ready to go back to school in style!

Be sure to check out our event calendar at Visit Athens, Georgia for all of the Classic City's complete up-to-date activities and listings!

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